Roosevelt High School
4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,064
SAT Overall Score
1300
Student Teacher Ratio
30:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,391
Tuition
$9,132
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Johnston Senior High School
6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA 50131
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
1,792
SAT Overall Score
1360
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Ankeny Centennial High School
2220 NW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
1,419
SAT Overall Score
1290
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Ankeny Christian Academy
1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
330
Tuition
$6,840
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg. Review Score
3.7
Des Moines Christian Schools
13007 Douglas Pky, Urbandale, IA 50323
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
1,096
Tuition
$10,600
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg. Review Score
4
Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus
1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
114
Tuition
$7,000
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Ankeny High School
1155 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
1,330
SAT Overall Score
1260
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
26
North Polk High School
13930 NE 6th St, Alleman, IA 50007
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
647
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
2,048
SAT Overall Score
1350
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Bondurant-Farrar High School
1000 Grant St, Bondurant, IA 50035
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
721
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Central Campus - Main
1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Public High School K to 6th
Students
240
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Urbandale High School
7111 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,311
SAT Overall Score
1280
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Southeast Polk High School
7945 N East University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,278
SAT Overall Score
1270
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
625 S 35th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Middle, High School 9th
Students
766
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Saydel High School
5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
440
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Hoover High School
4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
959
SAT Overall Score
1080
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
ACT Overall Score
21
North High School
501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,433
SAT Overall Score
1080
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
ACT Overall Score
20
East High School
815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,014
SAT Overall Score
1040
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
ACT Overall Score
21
Lincoln High School
2600 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,362
SAT Overall Score
1020
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
ACT Overall Score
21
Fairmount Education
3720 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 3rd to 12th
Students
40
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Grand View Christian School
2905 NE 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
116
Math Proficiency
10%
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Reading Proficiency
10%
Virtual Campus
1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
For families seeking quality education in Polk County, IA, the area offers 24 school options serving High School grade levels, including the highly-rated Johnston Senior High School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Dowling Catholic High School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 85% math proficiency and 89% reading proficiency. Polk County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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